Strengthening Maritime Security: Best Practices for the DCoC/JA Region

The Western Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea continue to face mounting threats to maritime security, affecting regional stability and global trade routes. Piracy, armed robbery, illicit trafficking, and maritime terrorism pose significant risks to both seafarers and commercial vessels navigating these high-risk waters. Attacks on commercial shipping in the Red…

DCoC/JA eyes renewed engagement with Egypt after Regional Office launch

Signatory States of the Jeddah Amendment to the Djibouti Code of Conduct have welcomed the International Maritime Organization’s move to warmly welcome a Regional Presence Office in Alexandria, Egypt, to serve the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The DCoC/JA Chair, Mr. Metse Ralephenya (Republic of South Africa) welcomed the move on behalf of…